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After serving as the chief of the Grand Rapids Fire Department for more than eight years, Scott Bernette is leaving the town to take a new position.

Today is Bernette's last official day as fire chief. The Grand Rapids Police and Fire Commission on Thursday began the task of finding Bernette's replacement. They reviewed the position, worked out the procedures they want to use for the hiring process and, in closed session, discussed a pay range.

Bernette has been Grand Rapids' full-time fire chief since 2004. Prior to that, he worked for the Rome Fire Department. ...